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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.42, 7,623.48 and 3,006.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.42, 7,623.48 and 3,006.51 is: 4,148.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.42 : 7,623.48 = 3,006.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.42/7,623.48 = 3,006.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.42x = 7,623.48 × 3,006.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.42x = 22,920,068.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,920,068.85/5,524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.86

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